Proposed Foothills County Annexation (2025)
The City of Calgary is working with Foothills County on a proposed annexation of lands along Calgary’s southwest boundary. Directed by City of Calgary Council in July 2025, City Administration initiated the annexation process and provided formal notice to Foothills County in September 2025.
Project area
The proposed annexation area includes 428.32 acres (173.34 hectares) of land immediately north of the Sirocco Golf Course and bounded on the west by 64th ST SW, and by The City to the north and east. These lands are part of the long-term growth area for Calgary outlined in the 2017 Foothills County – City of Calgary Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).
Understanding annexation
Annexation is a provincially legislated process governed under the Municipal Government Act and overseen by the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (the Tribunal).
It involves:
- Negotiations between municipalities
- Engagement with landowners and the public
- Review by the Land and Property Rights Tribunal
- Consideration and decision by the Province of Alberta
Further details about the annexation process can be found on the Land and Property Rights Tribunal website.
Annexation timeline
Annexation is a multi-step process that takes place over several phases.
Initiate the process
City of Calgary Council directs Administration to begin the annexation process and provide formal notice to affected municipalities and provincial bodies.
Negotiate between municipalities
The City of Calgary and Foothills County work together through an Annexation Negotiation Committee to negotiate terms and conditions via a formal process.
Engage landowners and the public
Opportunities are provided for public and interest holder input as part of the annexation process. Information about upcoming engagement opportunities will be shared as it becomes available.
Application submitted for review
A formal application is submitted to the Land and Property Rights Tribunal and to the Government of Alberta.
Decision
The Province reviews the application and determines whether to approve the annexation.
Annexation Negotiation Committee
The Annexation Negotiation Committee is a jointly established forum for negotiations between The City of Calgary and Foothills County. See 8M2026 - 2026 - Foothills County - City Of Calgary Annexation Negotiation Committee Bylaw.
The Committee includes elected officials from both municipalities and is responsible for reviewing information, guiding discussions and overseeing the development of a negotiated annexation agreement. The Land and Property Rights Tribunal application documents the terms of the annexation that have been agreed upon by the two municipalities and, if necessary, any outstanding terms requiring decision by the Tribunal.
Committee membership
The City of Calgary
- Councillor Dan McLean, Ward 13 (Co-Chair)
- Councillor Myke Atkinson, Ward 7
- Councillor Mike Jamieson, Ward 12
- Councillor Landon Johnston, Ward 14 (Alternate)
Foothills County
- Reeve Rob Siewert, Division 1 (Co-Chair)
- Deputy Reeve Suzanne Oel, Division 4
- Councillor Alan Alger, Division 5
- Councillor John Callister, Division 6 (Alternate)
Committee meetings
Upcoming meetings
- Meeting #1: Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:00 – 1:30 PM in Foothills County
Past meetings and materials
- N/A
Frequently asked questions
What is annexation?
“Annexation occurs when a municipality expands its boundary to include land from a neighbouring municipality – for example, to accommodate growth, improve administrative efficiency or to serve some other municipal objective. The annexation process requires intermunicipal collaboration and community consultation, and is set out in Part 4, Division 6 of the Municipal Government Act.” (Land and Property Rights Tribunal, 2026)
How is land annexed in Alberta?
Annexation in Alberta is governed by the Municipal Government Act and reviewed by the Land and Property Rights Tribunal. “The process begins with the municipality that wishes to acquire land (the initiating municipality, i.e. Calgary) submitting a Notice of Intent to the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT) and to the municipality from which the lands are proposed to be annexed (the responding municipality, i.e. Foothills County). The two municipalities must then negotiate and/or mediate before submitting a final report and annexation application to the LPRT. The LPRT reviews the annexation for completeness, provides information and case management, and where necessary, conducts a public hearing before making a recommendation to the Minister of Municipal Affairs.” (Land and Property Rights Tribunal, 2026)
Further details about the annexation process can be found on the Land and Property Rights Tribunal website.
How does Calgary plan for future growth and development?
Calgary’s Municipal Development Plan and Calgary Transportation Plan are The City’s long-range land use and transportation plans that look 60 years into the future. These Plans help shape how the communities we live and work in grow, develop and evolve over time.
In addition, Intermunicipal Development Plans developed with neighbouring municipalities such as Foothills County identify shared growth areas and provide policy direction for annexation.
Does annexation mean immediate development?
No. Annexation does not mean immediate development.
Development depends on planning, infrastructure, servicing and market conditions. The City considers these factors to ensure growth occurs in a coordinated and sustainable way.
How long does the annexation process take?
The annexation process can take several years, as municipalities work through negotiation, engagement and provincial review requirements.
The Foothills County annexation process is currently in its early stages, and timelines will evolve as the work progresses.
How much does annexation cost?
The City of Calgary has allocated $750,000 in one time funding to fund the project through 2026. The budget is to cover the cost of City planning staff time, consultant studies if needed, communications, and engagement costs. Further funding is required to continue the work into 2027 and beyond. A budget request will be included in the 2027-2030 Business Plans and Budget for decision in November 2026.
Annexation agreements also typically include compensation to the responding municipalities, in this case Foothills County. The amount of compensation has many factors any can only be estimated after significant negotiations take place. Every annexation is unique and there are not any set formulae that can be applied to estimating compensation amounts at this time.
Document library
Project materials, annexation committee agendas, schedules and summary notes will be posted here as they become available.